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Newspaper
Raleigh Register
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 05, 1946
Page
2
A call to voters to participate in the county and state primary elections. The piece urges citizens to cast ballots between 6:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. to prevent political machines from controlling nominations and to uphold democratic government through widespread turnout.
Raleigh County residents are urged to vote tomorrow on a three year levy to raise about 150000 for park development at Little Beaver. The measure needs 60 percent approval and would cost homeowners about 3.25 dollars over three years for a 1500 assessed property.
West Virginia faces 17,000 miles of mud roads and Raleigh County is affected. Road Commissioner E L Worthington pushes a statewide plan to remove the mud and unlock economic development. The Petroleum Association says the state has funds for road building, questioning funding needs.
Randolph Norton notes about 180 Raleigh Countians registered as Independents may vote on the Four-H park levy and on non-partisan Board of Education candidates. He argues for the levy, explains its $150,000 three year yield, and comments on election logistics and county roads funding prospects.
DeWitt MacKenzie reports on a Cambridge conference plan for Protestant Catholic cooperation to address world peace. He highlights Dulles urging urgent talks and recalls Nazi era attacks on Christianity, urging joint Christian efforts across nations to guide Europe’s recovery and combat paganism.
A weeklong 4-H encampment at Camp Summers on the Greenbrier River will open today with 325 county children. County Agent H B Thomas says this is Ra-Teiph county's highest enrollment. Camp staff and principals from multiple schools arrive to oversee the event.
The piece notes retailers should gauge average take-home pay to forecast demand shifts as prices rise. With weekly incomes around $50, changes hit hard, reducing spending on steaks and shirts. at $75 weekly, effects are milder but still influence purchases like appliances and entertainment. It advises owners to compare income estimates with sales trends and consult a local banker for early indicators.
Police report Duff Collins of near Cranberry was arrested while walking beside the Cranberry Skelton highway returning from Baltimore. He forfeited a $1,000 bond after failing to appear in criminal court for breaking and entering the Cranberry pool room. Collins held in Raleigh County jail awaiting proceedings. co-defendant George Grimes also indicted and to be moved to state prison for a two to ten year term.
Abby faces danger as Dave and Edith scheme to force her to sign over the Pinehurst property while Clark pressures her and Paul is mixed in. A tense standoff unfolds with threats of breaking in and multiple parties pursuing control of the deed.
Eight Beckley area men left the Beckley recruiting station for Fort Hayes Columbus this morning to take physicals for the regular Army. The group includes Kenneth L Fitts Vernon Bailey Eldridge Grovis Robert J Smith Jr Henry F Buckhannon James Willard Coleman Donald L Bradley Donald B Garrett and Carrie bean theater. Bailey was shot in the left thigh during an altercation at Lanark and is hospitalized for treatment.
Two area veterans filed discharges from the armed forces. George Washington Lambert Jr of Sophia filed a Navy discharge with Board 1. Sam Pulaski of Winding Gulf filed an Army discharge with Board 3.
Edwights Carl Mason 23 treated for possible left knee fracture at Beckley Hospital after a ball incident. Stamford boy Manuel Rama Jr six treated at J Beckley Hospital for left thumb injury from skating. Lucille Hanson 11 released after left arm injury from farm accident. Beckley Mercantile Board to meet Thursday night at Memorial Building 7 30 with all members urged to attend.
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